Well, it is pretty boring to start this discussion again, so I am not going to. To my greatest luck, you are not the one who is at any way influencing weapon laws in the place where I live, thus, the conversation is useless . All I can advise you is to read something about the natural reactions common in all higher animals (say, reptiles, birds, mammals, humans included) to understand that self-defense is absolutely normal.
By the way, you do not have to worry about me saying anything considered to be inappropriate in this Forum. I already understood the opinions of the moderatorial team, and will not argue with it. So, can just have an access to my diary?
Take care,
Linda